UPSC to Commence Registration for NDA and NA officers from Jan 18

The exam will be held for the recruitment of defence posts such as army, navy and air force wings of the NDA. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission into these posts.

Candidates can apply for the exams at UPSC official website. On April 23, the exam will be held and the courses will commence from July 2.

UPSC to Commence Registration for NDA and NA officers from Jan 18

Educational qualification:

For NDA

For those candidates interested in applying for the academy, they must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board/university.

For Air Force and Naval Wings

Candidates need to have cleared Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board/university with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Even students who are now pursuing their Class 12 are eligible to appear for the examination.

Selection Process

The selection is divided into two stages on the basis of the candidate's Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test scores. Applicants who clear both the stages will have to submit all original academic certificates to the selection board committee.

About UPSC

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a National level competitive examination in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India.

The Civil Services, also known as the UPSC exam is considered one of the toughest and prestigious competitive exams in India with success rate of just 0.1%. The examination is conducted to recruit officers for three types of services namely, All India Services, Central Services and State Services.